Smokey Nostalgia

On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones from Ridley Funeral Home talks to Toronto Mike about the parallels between Remembrance Day and the funeral services industry.We inherit more than photographs and family heirlooms. We inherit stories, sacrifices and lessons.

On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad and Mike talk about Brad's earned media in the Toronto Star and the relationship between Halloween and death.

On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Mike congratulates Brad Jones and becoming President of the Ontario Funeral Service Association before sharing his feelings about the recent loss of three beloved FOTMs.

On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike chat with Vincent Van den Broeck.Two years ago doctors gave him a 10% chance of surviving a catastrophic brain injury. He spent three weeks in a coma, had to relearn walking and talking from scratch, and watched his family prepare for the worst. Vincent says the accident didn't transform him. It stress-tested everything he already believed about authenticity, presence, and connection. He's not preaching a new identity. He's talking about what actually holds when everything else falls apart. His UID framework turns that into something practical through mindset, health, lifestyle, action, and structure and clarity. Your listeners who are wrestling with mid-life loss and what comes after are the exact people who need to hear why resilience isn't discovered during catastrophe but built long before, and why we keep postponing happiness until later.Buy Vincent's inspiring book here.

On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad and Mike talk about nostalgia, learning from your mistakes, and the value of one important statement to remember: this too shall pass.

On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones from Ridley Funeral Home speaks with George S. Takach, author of The Book of MAID: Understanding Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada, a clear, compassionate guide to medical assistance in dying (MAID) in Canada, this book helps readers navigate one of life’s most difficult decisions with confidence and understanding.

On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad tells Mike about his lifestyle at the cottage in Honey Harbour, the value of pre-planning and making a will, and what he thinks of Ontario wine.

On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones wonders aloud if he's old or just old fashioned.

On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike talk about smoke from the wildfires, nostalgia for the way it was, the World Cup and Honey Harbour calmness.

On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss Brad's chat with Heather Rankin, his European vacation, what Toronto could learn from European cities, Brad's visit with his son and the World Cup.